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Does anyone else agree that the AAT resources available to you before you sit an exam are not sufficient enough? I am now on level 4 and have sat my first exam in cash management, which I am not yet competent. However, I believe that the two sample assessments available are not enough to fully prepare you for the exam and the anomalies that the AAT put in.

I have spoken to my tutor and classmates regarding this and they share similar views. This may be enough to support you through level 1/2/3 but for the depth of knowledge and the variety of questions that can be asked I don't believe this is adequate in level 4.

I think that the AAT should do more to prepare you for the range of questions that will be asked and the different ways is which they can ask them. The issue of 2 samples of each question before an exam is not good enough in my eyes. During my exam, I was asked questions in ways that I had not seen during studying/ revision and the sample assessments, which completely threw me and was 100% unsure as was not something I had covered. When I spoke to my tutor, it came to light that the only resources available to them is also the two sample assessments and they base there learning material on that, which reiterates that you practice a certain way in which you view and tackle a task.

Please understand I am not trying to excuse myself for my disappointing results in the exam, I just want more support from the AAT and wondered if anyone else agreed?

I live in Loughborough, Leicestershire. I have more than six clients now, therefore I am looking for some one who can help with my practice continuity plan. It looks like we can help each other. I am happy to provide you professional cover.

Please send me an email: shamayun1@hotmail.com so that we can discuss.

Sorry for hijacking the thread- but needs must! Had a bit of a brainfreeze!

Year end is 31/05/2017. Director loan of £12428 in the period so have charged 32.5% on top. as per the GOV website.

With regards to the P11D, it's my understanding that the P11D for the period would have been due in July 2017. As this is long passed, is it simply a case of adding it onto the next P11D, due July 2018? I assume the DL of £12428 would have to be pro-rata'd for the period ending April 2018?

Hi @MooreAccountsIf the BIK occurred in the 2016-17 tax year the class 1A NIC was due in July 2017 so a late P11D(b) would need to be filed.The good news is that the late filing penalties are capped at the tax liability.The bad news is you would have to file an amended SA tax return for the director to include the benefit.

I think I was very lucky with my exam and completely agree with the cryptic questions. The main thing was to actually learn and revise the accounting systems and controls information, I hadn't really even looked at them when I first sat it as I thought it was mainly based on the core modules. I started my revision by reading that book fully and making notes where I could. That kaplan revision kit also has the pocket notes for that for some quick reminders! Then I just went through and looked at each question individually to make sure I was as confident as I could be with each once, it also helps get you familiarised with exam style. The kaplan kit breaks down the pre-release as well and helps point out areas they may question you on and what to look out for. I would also make sure you're familiar with how to flex a budget as that will 100% be in the exam. If you send me your email I can forward you some revision notes I made from information on this forum